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==Independent Objector==

==Independent Objector==

The [[Independent Objector]] (IO) is a non-partisan, contracted appointee whose role was mandated by the applicant guidebook for [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]], and who is responsible for officially objecting to new gTLDs that are dangerous to the public good. This process also involves reviewing "controversial applications," those that have received significant public comments, and investigating whether a public need for objection is provided for tin these comments. Thus, the Independent Objector issued a preliminary report on .islam, noting that most of the comments against the TLD focus on the lack of legitimacy the private entity has in representing a diffuse Islamic community with the .islam TLD. The IO works through the arguments and importance for internationally recognized rights for religious diversity, and his correspondence with the applicant to assuage any concerns, and concludes that the .islam TLD will not be objected to by him given that it seems like a boon to religious diversity on the Internet and not a detriment.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/islam-general-comment/ Islam General Comment, Independent-Objector-newgTLDs.org] Retrieved 5 Mar 2013</ref>

The [[Independent Objector]] (IO) is a non-partisan, contracted appointee whose role was mandated by the applicant guidebook for [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]], and who is responsible for officially objecting to new gTLDs that are dangerous to the public good. This process also involves reviewing "controversial applications," those that have received significant public comments, and investigating whether a public need for objection is provided for tin these comments. Thus, the Independent Objector issued a preliminary report on .islam, noting that most of the comments against the TLD focus on the lack of legitimacy the private entity has in representing a diffuse Islamic community with the .islam TLD. The IO works through the arguments and importance for internationally recognized rights for religious diversity, and his correspondence with the applicant to assuage any concerns, and concludes that the .islam TLD will not be objected to by him given that it seems like a boon to religious diversity on the Internet and not a detriment.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/islam-general-comment/ Islam General Comment, Independent-Objector-newgTLDs.org] Retrieved 5 Mar 2013</ref>

==References==

==References==

[[Category:TLD]]

[[Category:TLD]]

[[Category:Culture New gTLDs|islam]]

[[Category:Culture New gTLDs|islam]]